Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2011 - Manual (Page 322)

Problems with Night View Assist Plus
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The picture quality of
Night View Assist Plus
has deteriorated. The windshield wipers are smearing the windshield.
X Replace the wiper blades ( Y page 252).
The windshield is smeared after the vehicle has been cleaned in a
car wash.
X Clean the windshield ( Y page 413).
There is windshield chip damage in the camera's field of vision.
X Replace the windshield.
The windshield is fogged up on the inside.
X Defrost the windshield ( Y page 260).
The windshield is iced up.
X De-ice the windshield ( Y page 260).
There is dirt on the inside of the windshield.
X Clean the inside of the windshield ( Y page 413).
Active Driving Assistance package
General information
The Active Driving Assistance package
consists of DISTRONIC PLUS (
Y page 293),
Active Blind Spot Assist ( Y page 320) and
Active Lane Keeping Assist ( Y page 323).
Active Blind Spot Assist
Important safety guidelines
Active Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor
system to monitor the side areas of your
vehicle. In addition, it uses the radar sensor
system to monitor the front area. Active Blind
Spot Assist provides assistance at speeds
higher than about 20 mph (30 km/h). A
warning lamp in the exterior mirror calls your
attention to a vehicle or to certain obstacles
in the area monitored. If you then indicate a
turn towards that side before changing lanes,
you will also receive visual and audible
collision warnings. If a risk of lateral collision
is detected, corrective braking may help you
avoid a collision.
G Warning
Active Blind Spot Assist is only an aid, and
may detect vehicles/obstacles incorrectly or
not at all.
The system may be impaired or may not
function if:
R
there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow,
rain, fog or spray.
R the rear and/or front sensors are dirty.
R the road is narrow and winding.
Active Blind Spot Assist may not detect
narrow vehicles, such as motorcycles or
bicycles, or only detect them too late. It
cannot detect vehicles that are overtaken at
a small distance and then enter the blind spot
area.
Active Blind Spot Assist cannot detect road
and traffic conditions. It is not a substitute for
attentive driving. You are responsible for the
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